Friday, September 28, 2012

The Great Gatsby and Birthday Party

What I call a Good Friday Night

In between re-reading one of my favorite books about WWI before its sequel (about WWII) came out I had a few days to burn. I am always, always reading at least one book going, but I was so excited about the newest book in this trilogy I didn't want to start anything too demanding so I went back to an oldy, but a goody - The Great Gatsby. The historical timing was perfect and it was an easy read done over the weekend.A friend and I went to the Museum that Saturday, which like the zoo I had been to many times, but never without kids in tow and hadn't really seen any of it previously. It is beautiful building over looking Auckland. The exhibits are expertly done and the range of artifacts and displays are extensive while not overwhelming. Best of all, the City Council of Auckland has sponosored the museum so that anyone who lives in Auckland is free of charge - the Art Gallery and many other museums here are the same - a brilliant way to keep people involved and culture and education available.

The kids and I made cupcakes for a friend's birthday before we went out for dinner, followed by cupcakes and beer on the beach- what more could a girl want?!

About Me

I am flying to New Zealand to be an au pair. I leave January 22 and won't be back home (Fort Collins, Colorado, USA) for at least a year. I have never used a blog before, let alone created one myself, so forgive my ineptitude at any and all levels of this. In addition to emailing and skypeing I am going to try blogging in order to stay in contact with all my loved ones. Can't wait to start my adventuring and here from you all.